130 Ergebnisse - Zeige 41 von 60.

A clever, singing rabbit eats his way through the pea patch until Little Girl snatches him up and he is soon singing a new tune as he plans his escape.

Keine Beschreibung.

From curbing sexual abuse to the practice of pseudo-parenting and the teaching roles of both men and women in the family, MacDonald documents the development of an early Christian perspective that valued children as members in the household of God.-- Mona Tokarek LaFosse "Studies in Religion

An African folktale about a mouse who pays close attention to her surroundings and avoids being tricked by the cat.

Including the marks of American and British metalwork, this book also includes coverage of ceramics and furniture. The ceramics include English and European marks, as well as Japanese date marks and Chinese reign marks. English, French and European furniture and tapestry marks are also included.

When you promise Croc a party, you better keep that promise and give him a party! Zuva knows you should never invite a crocodile to townâeveryone knows that! But what if the crocodile does you a favor? And what if you promise to return the favor by inviting him to the village party? And what if this croc actually comes knocking on your front door? Because this crocodile is a PARTY CROC! This hilarious retelling of a Shona folktale from Zimbabw...

In this action-packed folktale from Panama, a clever little rabbit and his Tía Mónica find ways to outwit a fox, a tiger, and a lion, all of whom want to eat him for lunch.

Looking for fresh ideas to liven up your storytimes? Here you'll find a wonderfully diverse collection of easy-to-tell tales from around the world, along with tips and profiles of the storytellers featured in the book. Ideal for educators and others who work with young children, these stories have been selected because they are easy for anyone to tell, even novices, and they readily engage listeners. Along with each tale, you'll find a profil...

Gecko may be small, but he has a giant-sized problem. Through this cumulative tale from the Balinese tradition, Gecko learns that his well-being depends on that of the entire village and he finally goes to sleep, a little wiser.

Around the world each night, parents tell stories to children as they put them to bed. Margaret Read MacDonald--a folklorist, storyteller, and children's librarian--uses bedtime tales in the daytime to end her story hours on a calm note. here she includes five of her favorites from around the world.Full color.

Little Rooster is happy to find a diamond button--it's a perfect present for his mistress. However, the King snatches the button for his treasure chamber and has Little Rooster thrown into a well. One thing the King doesn't know: Little Rooster has a magic stomach. Full color.

This folktale about a greedy cat with a voracious appetite is retold in this strikingly beautiful picture book. Full color.

Maybe it's the king who spills honey, and then says it is not his problem until it causes a war. Or maybe it's some sandpipers and whales who get into a foolish fight that almost destroys their homes. Perhaps it's the man who thinks that a gun makes him strong, or the monkeys who follow their leader into water that's too deep.

This focused look at women in the household context discusses the importance of issues of space and visibility in shaping the lives of early Christian women. Several aspects of women's everyday existence are investigated, including the lives of wives, widows, women with children, female slaves, women as patrons, household leaders, and teachers. In addition, several key themes emerge: hospitality, dining practices, and the extent of female segr...

Keine Beschreibung.

Around the world each night, parents tell stories to children as they put them to bed. Margaret Read MacDonald a folklorist, storyteller, and former children's librarian uses bedtime tales in the daytime to end her story hours on a calm note. Here, with accompaniment on dulcimer and autoharp by musician Richard Scholtz, she includes seven of her favorites from around the world. Opens with a lively piece and ends on a sleepy note.

After spending 35 years telling stories to preschoolers on a weekly basis, MacDonald now presents this collection of 100 short tales from around the world to read or tell when time is short. Includes a bibliography of additional sources of short tales.

MacDonald unravels the nature of the relationship between Colossians and Ephesians, highlighting their distinct perspectives by drawing upon insights from sociology and cultural anthropology.

Keine Beschreibung.

Keine Beschreibung.